I’ve a guilty admission. I do have a lot of time for Liberal Democrats and the old Liberal Party. Apart from my shared support for the Alternative Vote, I would cite: Then we have such notables as John Maynard Keynes and William Beveridge who made a huge contribution…

To Simon Castle, Trafford’s Chief Planning Officer Dear Simon, With the exception of the Labour Planning Committee Members who are not allowed to pre – judge planning applications, I wish to object on behalf of the Labour Group to the above planning application for the following reasons :-…

General Election In line with expectations we didn’t win a fourth term in Government, but then neither did the Conservatives. In consequence we learned an awful truth about coalition Government. This is not about triangulating a set of policies at the point of alignment on the political spectrum…

In 2011, thousands of our bravest men and women will continue to serve far from home in Afghanistan with the highest commitmentand dedication. My thoughts are with them and their families at this New Year. Here at home, 2011 will be a year of consequences for Britain. Consequences…

Shouldering the load I was encouraged by the warning in The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Christmas message. Dr Williams cautioned of: ” the lasting sense that the most prosperous have yet to shoulder their load” The alarm bells should be ringing across the political spectrum because Dr Williams is…

News outlets were last night carrying a story that Trafford Council’s handling of the planning applications for the Tesco/LCCC project and the White City supermarket determined by the same planning committee are to be challenged in the High Court. Guardian Trafford really have made a dog’s breakfast over…